Wayne National Forest
RV Guide

Located on the ridge of Lake Vesuvius you will find the Iron Ridge Campground. This newly renovated campground offers 20 RV-friendly sites, some with electric hookups. Each site is equipped with a campfire ring, and picnic table. A dump station, drinking water, flush toilets, and showers are also available on site. The campground is open from early April through late October and reservations can be made in advance. A few sites are offered on a first-come-first-served basis. Maximum lengths for vehicles vary by site and range from 20 to 45 feet.

The proximity to Lake Vesuvius and the recreation area provides plenty of opportunities for some fun in the sun. Hiking, swimming, boating, hunting, and fishing are all well-liked activities in the area. For an interesting hike, check out Whiskey Run Trail. This short trek will bring you past old whiskey barrels, stills, and abandoned charcoal pits. Anglers can try their luck for bass, crappie, catfish, and bluegill. You can let your furry friends ride along in the RV as this is a pet-friendly campground.

One of the newest campgrounds in the forest is the Oak Hill Campground. 27 RV friendly campsites are available from April through October, and most sites can be reserved. All sites offer electric hookups, along with picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern posts. Within the campground are flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump station available for use. Parking spurs are paved and vary in length between 30 and 45 feet. Mature oak trees and hardwood pine offer shade to most campsites.

Located on the west side of Lake Vesuvius, there are ample opportunities for enjoyment and relaxation. Pets can join in on the fun because this is a pet-friendly campground. Anglers can fish for bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill in the nearby lake, and hikers have access to more than 40 trails in the area, some starting right at the campground. Other popular activities in the area include boating, swimming, and wildlife viewing. If you don’t feel like hauling your own boat behind the rig, there are boat rentals available nearby.

Situated along the Ohio River just off of the Covered Bridge Scenic Byway are the Leith Run Recreation Area and campground. This cozy campground features 21 RV and trailer friendly sites, each with electric hookups, picnic tables, and campfire rings. The campground also provides flush toilets, showers, water hookups, and volleyball courts. The campground is open almost all year round and takes reservations from April to October.

The sites become first come first served from mid-October to mid-December. All parking spurs are paved but vary in size restrictions from 30 feet up to 90 feet. This pet-friendly campground is perfect for families due to the scenic area in which it is located. There are ample outdoor activities including boating, nature viewing, hiking, and fishing. A boardwalk with a gazebo offers access to estuary fishing, and a pier is situated on the river for shoreline fishing. The recreation area intersects with the Scenic River Trail, leading to a lookout atop the bluffs.

For a more primitive camping experience, park the camper at the Burr Oak Cove Campground. The 19 campgrounds can accommodate RVs and trailers with a maximum length of 25 feet and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The facilities are open from mid-April to mid-December. The campground features drinking water, vault toilets, and picnic tables.

Although there are no hookups of any kind, this campground is rarely crowded, making it the perfect place if you’re looking for solitude and privacy. This quaint campground is located a half-mile east of Highway 13 near the Burr Oak Reservoir and is accessible by a short, easy-going hike. Fishing is another popular activity with Burr Oak Lake nearby. Boats are allowed on the lake, so feel free to haul your own behind the rig.